Product Design Engineer (NPD for consumer/industrial, electrical/electronic products)
Somerset - role is based on site, some hybrid working (1 day a week from home) may be possible
38 hours a week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday!
Salary £34K - £42K (DOE) + up to £3,000 relocation allowance (if required)
Other benefits include Generous holiday allowance (after 5 years of service, you’ll be given an additional 5 days holiday), Contributory pension scheme with life insurance, free parking on site, Christmas site closure and an Employee wellbeing program, plus discounts on local services
Our client is a leading British Manufacturer designing and manufacturing over 150 products right here in the UK! One of them being a VERY familiar name throughout homes and businesses not just here in the UK, but worldwide! They employ over 1200 people who work at their facility, which is located on the glorious Somerset, Devon, and Dorset borders – the sea being just a short car journey away! So working here offers a semi-rural lifestyle, with access to the countryside and quick links to major towns and cities.
Why Apply?
* Impact on Millions: Your designs will be used by millions of people globally! Products are exported to over 90 countries globally, from Somerset!
* Sustainability at the Core: Help to lead the way in eco-friendly, sustainable design that reduces waste and promotes a greener planet.
* The R&D team are constantly updating and working with new technologies to ensure products are up to date and offer the best solutions possible to their diverse customer base.
* They support and encourage your learning, to ensure you grow and develop new skills and experience
What skills and experience will the Product Design Engineer need?
* A formal design qualification + a minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in a similar role designing Electrical/Electronic products/appliances for the plastic injection molding manufacturing process
* Full product design experience from concept to manufacture, for small items up to large assemblies
* Used to using CAD software and competent at producing Engineering drawings/schemes
* Good understanding of a range of manufacturing processes and construction methods
* Good appreciation of loads and forces acting within components and complex assemblies
* Good hand modelmaking/prototyping skills to demonstrate proof of principle models
This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.